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An unexpected visit

The Rev. Dr. Hans-Jörg Voigt recalls a visit from LCMS President Rev. Dr. John William Behnken soon after the end of World War II and the kindness of Lutherans from America and England.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – May 2020 newsletter

The Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter highlights how God’s purpose for our lives is expressed in the various vocations, or callings, that we have. He calls us to be His children and makes each aspect of our lives “holy ground.”

It’s not my job to save the church

As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.

God’s Mercy Never Ceases

LCMS missionaries in the Dominican Republic get to build relationships share Christ with people simply by doing life together.

President Harrison encourages support for church workers

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison encourages congregational members to support and thank their church workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2020 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month to use in church publications.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 57 devotion: Relational wellness

What encouragement do you need today? Who can you encourage?

Church Worker Wellness – Week 56 devotion: Relational wellness

Naming our struggles can be powerful in recognizing the face of God in our lives.

Video: How to do family devotions

Pastor Sean Daenzer, director of Worship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and chaplain for the LCMS International Center, shares how to do family devotions at home.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – April 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses the fact that stewardship always relates to the trust we have in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Video: An Easter devotion with President Harrison

In uncertain times, we have certain promises through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 55 devotion: Emotional wellness

Christmas, Easter, and the Cross is for you. Christ is with you this week and every week.

Video: ‘Caring for Pastors’

In this video presentation, Chaplain (Army Lt. Col.) Steven C. Hokana shares a word of encouragement for pastors who are struggling through the current coronavirus pandemic. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod loves you and cares deeply about you.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2020 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month to use in church publications.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – April 2020 newsletter

The Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter highlights The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s "re:Vitality" initiative and how congregations can come to better understand and pursue their mission through it.